The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni

105. Enablement and Customer Service

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Jan 27, 2026
A lively dive into how pairing different working geniuses transforms customer service. They explore combinations like discernment plus enablement and tenacity plus enablement. Profiles of inventor-enablers, encouragers, and wonder-enable thinkers show varied approaches. A clear warning about faking fit and how the right role prevents burnout and boosts satisfaction.
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INSIGHT

Enablement Is Core To Customer Service

  • Enablement naturally fits customer service because it energizes people who enjoy helping others.
  • The pairing with a second genius determines how that help shows up in practice.
INSIGHT

Different E Pairings Produce Distinct Service Styles

  • DEs interpret vague customer requests and tailor solutions using intuition.
  • ETs focus on efficiency and completing every request, producing different but valid outcomes.
ANECDOTE

Tracy The Triage-Focused DE

  • Patrick describes Tracy, a DE who enjoys triage and helping patients figure out needs.
  • She would use intuition to identify solutions and improve processes for more people.
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